Communications Advisor – R&I and EU Projects

We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Advisor to manage communications for SolarPower Europe’s Research & Innovation and Global department, including work related to EU‑funded projects. As Communications Advisor you will be working with a team of experts on some of the most important topics facing the European solar sector.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Deadline: 27 February 2026
Contact: recruitment@solarpowereurope.org

SolarPower Europe is a member-led association representing the European solar PV sector. SolarPower Europe’s aim is to ensure that more energy is generated by solar than any other energy source by 2030 and lead our members to make solar the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. We are an award-winning association and have over 300 members spanning 35 countries. We aim to produce thought-leading energy market analysis and support the business of our members through creative and successful advocacy campaigns. 

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Communications Director and the Head of R&I, the role will support the association’s activities within the R&I and Global Department: 

• Managing the Research & Innovation and EU funded project communications. Tasks include social media account management, drafting press releases, and coordinating the development and design of a project’s visual identity, website, and brand materials as required under partner grants agreements.

• Overseeing global activity & global project communications including reports, and initiatives such as Solar Supports Ukraine

• Supporting communications for our Renewable Energy Skills Partnership and European Solar Academy activities.

• Supporting SolarPower Europe events linked to your work area in R&I, EU projects and Global activity.

Profile

The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:

· A demonstrated minimum of 2-3 years of communications experience

· Proven experience working with a multitude of partners across projects

· Strong verbal, written, organisation and presentation skills

· Fluency in English. Fluency in at least one other EU language would be an advantage.

· Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with real impact on Europe’s energy and climate goals

Our offer

· A permanent Belgian contract with a competitive remuneration package;

· Employee benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work from home allowance, dental and hospitalization insurance, and lunch vouchers.

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 


We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org until Friday 27 February 2026 quoting “Communications Advisor – R&I and EU Projects” in the subject line.

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.